Job Description

Tenneco has recently acquired Federal-Mogul. The strategic combination of Tenneco's Ride Performance business with Federal-Mogul's Motorparts business will establish a global aftermarket leader with an impressive portfolio of some of the strongest brands in the aftermarket including Monroe, Walker, Wagner, Champion, Fel-Pro and MOOG. The company's broader aftermarket product coverage, stronger distribution channels, and enhanced channel development will strengthen its position in established and high growth markets (China and India), and drive success through new mobility models and capturing evolving e-commerce opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced Master Scheduler to join our Kettering, OH manufacturing facility. This person will be responsible for planning and preparing production schedules for the manufacturing area to meet customer demands and meet budgeted inventory levels. This person will report to the Materials Manager and will become a valued member of our Manufacturing team therefore, opportunities for advancement are strong.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare daily production schedules of each assigned line of operation to meet shipping deadlines.
• Ensure schedules are distributed in a timely manner to the production floor.
• Meet budgeted targets for finished goods and WIP inventory.
• Review customer demand and communicate volume to the plant.
• Escalate significant volume changes to the plant.
• Work in conjunction with Group leaders and Team leaders to resolve scheduling issues.
• Reconcile inventory inaccuracies.
• Maintain Material Master for correct setups as new finished goods and inhouse components are released.
• Review and revise MRP values for finished goods and WIP to improve system signal accuracy.
• Support new product launch initiatives by working with the Launch Manager.
• Minimize excess and obsolescence related to year end model buildouts and Engineering changes.

Required Experience

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or APICS Certification required

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

• 3+ years of production scheduling experience.
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems (SAP or related system).
• Customer service oriented - Needs to be responsive to needs of internal customers and suppliers.
• Strong analytical ability required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.